L.Opdyke French Aeroplanes Before the Great War (Schiffer)

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Anzani

Alexandre Anzani was a famous engine designer and builder, and he encouraged aeroplane construction by sponsoring some builders and modestly awarding prizes to special performers. One aeroplane carried his own name, introduced late in 1909. The pilot sat aft of the high wing behind a 40 hp 3-cylinder Anzani driving the tractor propeller through belts. A 4-leg undercarriage bore 2 wheels and long skids. Alternately, the same engine appeared mounted just forward of the leading edge of the wing. This aircraft was sometimes referred to as the de Mas: since Anzani was not wealthy in 1909, he may have asked de Mas to finance the monoplane.